Introducing the Nursing Branch of the Specialty Advisory Board
October 24, 2025We’re proud to introduce the inaugural members of the Nursing Branch of the Specialty Advisory Board (SAB) at Ethos Veterinary Health.
This exceptional group of veterinary nurse specialists brings together expertise, collaboration, and passion to help shape the future of veterinary nursing. Through their leadership, Ethos will continue to advance the quality of clinical practice, strengthen interdepartmental collaboration, and build a more connected and empowered veterinary nursing community across our hospitals.
Chair
Chrissy Giovannielli — Director of Nursing, MBA, CVT, VTS (SAIM)
Leads system-wide initiatives that elevate nursing utilization, competency-based learning, and professional recognition.
Members
Shelby — RVT, Nursing Director (Emergency & Specialty)
Builds high-performing ER and specialty teams and mentors technicians toward leadership and credentialing.
Kristin — BS, RVT, VTS (ECC), Clinical Learning & Development
Designs hands-on education that turns clinical expertise into confident, consistent patient care.
Amanda — RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)
Clinical operations leader who grows anesthesia competencies across emergency and specialty services.
Jackie — LVT, VTS (Neurology)
Neurology lead and educator with a passion for complex cases and advanced anesthetic management.
Meghan (Meg) — BS, CVT, VTS (ECC, Anesthesia & Analgesia)
Training leader who develops anesthesia and ECC programs and RECOVER-based life-support education.
Megan — CVT, VTS (Surgery)
Surgical specialist focused on quality assurance, efficiency, and elevating the surgical nursing standard.
Rosie — BS, LVT, VTS (Oncology)
Advances oncology practice and patient support with more than 20 years in cancer care and radiation therapy.
Crystal — BS, LVT, VTS (CP-ECA, Avian & Exotics)
Exotics lead who mentors the next generation of VTS candidates and advances multi-species medicine.
This new branch represents more than participation; it’s progress. With voices from every corner of specialty and emergency care, these leaders are shaping what’s next — redefining how we train, collaborate, and celebrate the impact of veterinary nursing.
At Ethos, we’re building a future where veterinary nurses and technicians have not just a seat at the table, but a powerful voice in advancing medicine.
Unrivaled Nursing Careers
If you’re a veterinary nurse or technician driven by curiosity, compassion, and clinical excellence — your future has room to grow here.